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Understand food safety ratings so you can dine out at local cafes and restaurants with peace of mind.

Bowl of granola with poached fruit served in a Brisbane cafe.

What is the star rating scheme for food safety?

The star rating scheme is an initiative that rates businesses on their food safety compliance. 

Every licensed food business in Brisbane receives an Eat Safe Brisbane star rating from Council.

The star rating reflects how well the business complies with the Food Act 2006 and its overall food safety standards.

This means that when you eat out, you can enjoy your food knowing we’ve already checked the venue for you. 

How to interpret the star ratings

5 stars: Excellent performer

The business demonstrates full compliance with the Food Act 2006

4 stars: Very good performer

The business demonstrates a high level of compliance with the Food Act 2006.

3 stars: Good performer

The business demonstrates a good level of compliance with the Food Act 2006

2 stars: Poor performer

The business demonstrates a low level of compliance with the Food Act 2006 with more effort required. 

No stars

The business demonstrates a general failure to comply with the Food Act 2006 with major effort required to rectify the issue.

Frequently asked questions

Businesses with a non-compliant star rating (2 stars or less) are not eligible to display their rating. A business may also not be displaying a star rating because it doesn’t have one. Not all food businesses qualify for the Eat Safe Brisbane program. Only licensable food businesses receive a star rating. 

Public display of star ratings is not mandatory. Businesses can choose not to disclose their ratings.